Accelerating the rate of planting new trees.

Majority of households in Nyandarua and Nakuru counties rely on private forestry for livelihood. Farmers cut and supply local timber sawmills with mature trees which are converted into construction timber and biofuels. The rate at which harvesting is done is usually higher that the rate at which restoration of new tree seedlings is done. One Tree initiative intends therefore to accerate the rate at which new trees are planted after cutting to make commercial private forestry viable and sustainable. Other benefits include restoration of forest cover, of reducing carbon footprint and improve livelihoods.